Vegan Tteokbokki (Grilled)
Vegan Tteokbokki — grilled style! We're taking this classic Korean dish to a whole new level by giving it a deliciously smoky twist. So, let's fire up the grill and dive into this mouthwatering adventure!
Servings: 8 skewers
Calories: 70kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 11 ounces tube-shaped Korean rice cakes
- 1 tablespoon black and white sesame seeds for garnish
- 1 tablespoon green onion finely sliced, for garnish
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 5 tablespoon Ty Ling’s duck sauce
- 1 teaspoon mirin
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Ty Ling’s sesame oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, duck sauce, mirin, garlic, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Bring a pot filled with water to a boil over high heat. Add in rice cakes and boil until softened and cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes. Make sure to check package instructions, or recipe instructions when making them from scratch. Drain rice cakes in a colander and wash them with cold water until cool enough to handle.
- Now, turn on your grill and let it heat up to a toasty 350-400°F (175-200°C). While the grill is preheating, thread the rice cakes onto skewers. We are using the O-Yaki Skewer System.
- Then using a basting brush, brush the rice cakes with the homemade sauce you made earlier. Make sure to coat them evenly, allowing the flavors to seep into every nook and cranny.
- Place the skewered rice cakes with the O-Yaki Skewer System, or directly, onto your grill. Grill until they develop a light char and become irresistibly smoky. Keep the grill closed. This process usually takes about 5-8 minutes. If you are using skewers without the O-Yaki System, make sure to flip halfway through.
- Using heat-proof tongs or gloves, transfer rice cakes to a platter and garnish with sesame seeds and chives. Serve immediately and enjoy on their own or with preferred sides!
Notes
Storage: To store your tteokbokki leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the fridge. As it cools, the tteokbokki will firm up, but you can soften it by reheating them. Enjoy it within 2-3 days for the best taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 skewer | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 579mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 321IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg